Pediatricians Warn Crib Bumpers are Dangerous
Safe baby bedding recommendations have been changed once again according to the American Academy of Pediatrics on October 18, 2011. These recommendations are to help in the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The most recent addition to those recommendations is that for children under the age of one […]
I just heard a radio show that stated the fact that if your kid really liked you ALL of the time, you probably weren’t doing your job right. It still amazes me, even at my kids’ young age, when they are surprised that it doesn’t bother me in the least if they are not happy […]
We all know that the price of food is increasing what feels like daily but, recent news about peanut butter was really alarming to me. The price of peanut butter, a long-time family favorite and a staple of the daily American diet, is expected to increase by at least 30 percent beginning Oct. 31.
Three of […]
Back on the menu planning bandwagon… this week is presented with a request for attention to healthier recipes. Now, I will be honest, I gave this entirely too much thought. DO NOT fall into that trap. I don’t know about you when the time I give something too much thought is exactly the time it […]
I am not organized. I am aspiring to be organized. Somewhere hidden deep, deep inside me is someone organized. I would like to set her free, to allow her to roam the halls of a tidy home, to be able to walk in the middle of the night to the bathroom without falling to the ground because she […]
Leapfrog makes the best Tablet for kids
Voted Toy of the Year in 2012 ! Leappad Learning Tablet from Leapfrog is at the top of the Christmas toy list this year. Each year parents are pelleted with the famous “I want that!” exclamation after each new commercial for the latest toy. The Leappad Learning Tablet is […]
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French invaders in 1862. Today it is celebrated not only in Mexico but in the US as well. We LOVE mexican food (as a matter of fact tacos are on our weekly family menu) and we can’t wait to have our fiesta tonight! Here are some […]
Our resident TopChef and cooking advisor has some Turkey tips for you this holiday season…… It’s just my husband and I in our household, so I rarely make turkey. Perhaps a turkey breast now and then, but never a whole turkey. Besides I never needed to. Thanksgiving was always celebrated at my uncle’s house with […]
September is here! Summer may be coming to an end but there are deals to be had.
Now the kids are back in school (or returning after this upcoming weekend, if you live in an area that goes back after Labor Day) and most of the nation is back to wearing real shoes and opening their […]
Wow, June already; we’re almost halfway through the year! June brings Father’s Day, camp outs, the official start of summer, and some great sales on items that you want and need. Just like last month, June is a good time to buy mattresses; stores deeply discount last year’s stock. We were able to buy new […]
